Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke
Synopsis
Sam Cooke died at the age of 33 on December 11, 1964, at the Hacienda Motel, at 9137 South Figueroa Street, in Los Angeles, California. Answering separate reports of a shooting and of a kidnapping at the motel, police found Cooke's body, clad only in a sports jacket and shoes but no shirt, pants or underwear. He had sustained a gunshot wound to the chest, which was later determined to have pierced his heart. The motel's manager, Bertha Franklin, said she had shot Cooke in self-defense after he broke into her office residence and attacked her. Her account was immediately questioned and disputed by acquaintances.
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Sam Cooke
Self (archive footage)
Zelda Sands
Self
Al Schmitt
Self
Eugene Jamison
Self
Bill Gardner
Self
Denise Dowse
Self
Erik Greene
Self
Cyril Wecht
Self - Forensic Pathologist
Joe B. Kellum
Self
Anthony Samad
Self
Dick Clark
Self (archive footage)
John Antonelli
Self
Daniel Wolff
Self
Jamelle Dolphin
Self
Donald Piper
Self
Mike McCormick
Self
Toni Elliott Bell
Self
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Czarnetzki
- Screenplay & Story
- David Czarnetzki, Mikhele Apitzsch
- Original Title
- Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Signed Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Czarnetzki
David Czarnetzki, Mikhele Apitzsch
Dieter Schneider, Jean-Alexander Ntivyhabwa
Department Leadership Roster
David Czarnetzki
Director
David Czarnetzki
Writer
Mikhele Apitzsch
Writer
Dieter Schneider
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke
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What is Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke about?
Sam Cooke died at the age of 33 on December 11, 1964, at the Hacienda Motel, at 9137 South Figueroa Street, in Los Angeles, California. Answering separate reports of a shooting and of a kidnapping at the motel, police found Cooke's body, clad only in a sports jacket and shoes but no shirt, pants or underwear. He had sustained a gunshot wound to the chest, which was later determined to have pierced his heart. The motel's manager, Bertha Franklin, said she had shot Cooke in self-defense after he broke into her office residence and attacked her. Her account was immediately questioned and disputed by acquaintances.
Who directed Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke?
Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke was directed by David Czarnetzki.
Who stars in Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke?
The principal cast of Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke includes Sam Cooke, Zelda Sands, Al Schmitt, Eugene Jamison, Bill Gardner.
When was Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke released and how long is it?
Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke?
Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).